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School Code: 4880550
South Shore Charter Public School
South Shore Charter Public School is located in Norwell, a suburban town approximately 20 miles southeast of Boston on the South Shore. Norwell is a predominantly residential community known for its colonial heritage, conservation lands, and scenic rural character despite its proximity to the city. The charter school draws students from multiple South Shore communities, serving a regional population across several towns in Plymouth and Norfolk counties.
State Rankings
#166
Overall Rank
#253
SAT Total
#173
ELA MCAS
#238
Math MCAS
#175
AP Success
#163
Graduation
SAT Performance
Total Score▲ +42
1046
Reading/Writing▲ +26
544
Math▲ +16
502
Tests Taken
86
Score Composition
R/W: 544
Math: 502
MCAS Performance
Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts▼ -850%(Rank #173)
Mathematics▼ -2030%(Rank #238)
Science▼ -350%
Average Scaled Scores
ELA
497
Math
491
Science
462
Achievement Percentiles
ELA: 46.0th · Math: 39.0th · Science: —
Student Growth Percentiles:
ELA: 54.0 · Math: 58.0
ELA: 54.0 · Math: 58.0
AP Exam Results
Test Takers
113
Tests Taken
216
Passing Rate (3-5)▲ +26.2
68.5%
AP Success Rank: #175
Score Distribution
10.6%
Score 5
24.5%
Score 4
33.3%
Score 3
20.4%
Score 2
11.1%
Score 1
Below Passing (1-2): 31.5%
Student Demographics
Race/Ethnicity
White: 34.1%
Asian: 9.5%
Hispanic/Latino: 10.6%
Black/African American: 38.1%
Multi-Race: 6.9%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.5%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.4%
Gender
48.1% Female
51.7% Male
0.3% Nonbinary
Student Populations
Population Percentages
High Needs56.8% (645)
Low Income36.1% (410)
English Learners9.6% (109)
First Language Not English47.3% (537)
Key Indicators
High Needs
56.8%
Low Income
36.1%
Graduation Rate
94.4%
4-Year Graduation Rate ▲ +2.1
State Ranking
#163
Cohort Size
71
Dropped Out: 1.4%
Still in School: 1.4%
Attendance & Discipline
Attendance
Attendance Rate▸ +1.3
93.4%
Chronically Absent▼ -7.2
19%
Avg. Absences per Student11.5
Discipline
Out-of-School Suspension2.9%
Academic Indicators
Grade 9 Course Passage
Passing All Courses
85.2%
Based on 88 grade 9 students
Advanced Course Completion
Completing Advanced Courses
83.1%
% of grade 11-12 students completing at least one advanced course
Historical Trends
Performance trends across available years. COVID-19 caused data gaps in 2020-2021.
SAT Total Score▲ +42
1046
20172025
Below pre-COVID levels
ELA MCAS (M+E %)▼ -8
50
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Math MCAS (M+E %)▼ -20
30
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Graduation Rate▲ +2.1
94.4
20152024
At pre-COVID levels
AP Passing Rate (3-5)▲ +26.2
68.5
20152025
At pre-COVID levels
Attendance Rate▸ +1.3
93.4
20182025
At pre-COVID levels
Chronically Absent▼ -7.2
19
20182025
Above pre-COVID levels
College Enrollment▸ +2.2
88.2
20152025
Below pre-COVID levels
Post-Graduation Outcomes
88.2%
College Enrollment Rate
Combined 2-year and 4-year college attendance
32.9%
4-Year Private College
40.8%
4-Year Public College
14.5%
2-Year Public College
7.9%
Other Post-Secondary
1.3%
Apprenticeship
1.3%
Military
1.3%
Unknown
Based on 76 graduates
School Profile
Faculty & Staff
Total Teachers (FTE)94.5
Student/Teacher Ratio11.2 to 1
Teachers Licensed89.8%
Experienced Teachers66.2%
Teaching In-Field74.3%
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